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Submitted by Liz M. Fifty years ago in July 1971, the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City displayed 62 quilts. The quilts were hung on the large gallery walls where paintings and other art had been shown. It marked the first time textiles, and quilts in particular, were offered as precursors to abstract art. I did not grow up with quilters in my family (that I knew about at the time). I was in high school home economics learning garment sewing when I read about this exhibit. It was not the fabrics, but the design of these quilts that drew me in.Read More →

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Submitted by Liz M.  (click images for larger views) Hello! I am following along with the Fat Quarter Shop Mystery “Bats and Boos”. This is a 4 week project that shares one block every Monday beginning August 2, 2021. Last week was “bats” and this week is “pumpkins”. What will the next two weeks bring? The finished quilt will be ~40” square. A quick stitch! You can use the bat blocks and/ or the pumpkins to create placemats or a table runner. What fun! Will the next block be a ghost? A spider? Are you following the color palette or adding in a pop ofRead More →

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Submitted by Liz M. Last month, I asked what topics MPS members would enjoy reading about. Thank you for your replies! We have such a variety of interests in the guild which allows us to explore many topics. Many small groups have chosen a pattern and each member selects their fabric and stitches on their own quilt. The result is a group of quilts connected by the pattern but always interesting to see how the choice of fabrics affects the result! The internet has expanded opportunities for quilters to participate in a Quilt Along. It has allowed individuals who may not be involved with aRead More →

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(click images for a larger view) I would argue the same could be said for quilting.  That’s why combining a garden show with quilts seems like a natural way to go.  Garden tours are delightful; but when you throw quilts into the mix, the results are wonderful! On Saturday, July 17th, 2021, MPS did just that.  Four members opened their gardens; and many more members offered their quilts to be shown.  The weather was perfect–sunny and blue with a little breeze, and not too hot.  There was excitement in the air as many of us were seeing each other face-to-face for the first time inRead More →

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Bisa Butler is a fiber artist whose portrait quilts are astonishing.  They will draw you in and delight you with all the colors and textures of her materials.  And they will make you wonder about the story behind each piece. The Art Institute of Chicago is featuring her quilts in an exhibition called “Bisa Butler: Portraits”.  The exhibition is open now and will run through September 6, 2021. Ms. Butler and her quilts were also featured in an article in Issue 18 (Illinois) of the Quiltfolk magazine that came out around April, 2021. The link was sent to me by our Chair-elect, Linda G. withRead More →